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Part RoHS Manufacturer Amplifier Type Temperature Grade Terminal Form No. of Terminals Package Code Package Shape Total Dose (V) Package Body Material Nominal Unity Gain Bandwidth Maximum Negative Supply Voltage Limit Maximum Input Offset Voltage Maximum Average Bias Current (IIB) Surface Mount No. of Functions Minimum Common Mode Reject Ratio Technology Screening Level Nominal Common Mode Reject Ratio Maximum Supply Current Nominal Negative Supply Voltage (Vsup) Minimum Isolation Voltage Packing Method Nominal Supply Voltage / Vsup (V) Power Supplies (V) Package Style (Meter) Package Equivalence Code Sub-Category Nominal Slow Rate Maximum Supply Voltage Limit Terminal Pitch Maximum Operating Temperature Maximum Bias Current (IIB) @25C Maximum Common Mode Voltage Nominal Response Time Output Type Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish Terminal Position JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Maximum Seated Height Width Qualification Nominal Bandwidth (3dB) JESD-609 Code Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Length

UPC271G2-E1-A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

7.5 mV

250 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

-15 V

15 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

200 ns

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Bismuth

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.071 in (1.8 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

e6

0.205 in (5.2 mm)

UPC271G2-A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

7.5 mV

250 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

-15 V

15 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

18 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

200 ns

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Bismuth

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.071 in (1.8 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

e6

10 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.205 in (5.2 mm)

5962-8686001EA

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

5 mV

200 nA

No

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-STD-883

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

200 ns

Totem Pole

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-CDIP-T16

Yes

e0

CA3290E

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

No

2

1.4 mA

5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

36 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

400 ns

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

0.21 in (5.33 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

0.377 in (9.584 mm)

5962F0721501VXC

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

300k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

8 mV

1 uA

Yes

2

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

5 V

Flatpack

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Dual

R-GDFP-F10

0.115 in (2.92 mm)

0.25 in (6.35 mm)

Yes

e4

0.29 in (7.37 mm)

HA1-4900-2

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

4 mV

150 nA

No

4

-15 V

Tube

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

33 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

180 ns

Open-Drain

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-CDIP-T16

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

e0

0.84 in (21.34 mm)

HA1-4902/883

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

5 mV

No

4

BIPOLAR

-15 V

15 V

In-Line

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

200 ns

Totem Pole

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-GDIP-T16

No

e0

HA9P4905-5Z

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Commercial Extended

Gull Wing

16

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

300 nA

Yes

4

-15 V

Tube

15 V

Small Outline

Comparators

33 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

75 °C (167 °F)

180 ns

Open-Drain

0 °C (32 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDSO-G16

3

0.104 in (2.65 mm)

0.295 in (7.5 mm)

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.406 in (10.3 mm)

ISL7119RHF/PROTO

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

8 mV

1 uA

Yes

2

5 V

Flatpack

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Dual

R-GDFP-F10

0.115 in (2.92 mm)

0.25 in (6.35 mm)

No

e4

0.29 in (7.37 mm)

UPC277G2-E1-A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

250 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

1 mA

5 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

250 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Bismuth

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.071 in (1.8 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

e6

0.205 in (5.2 mm)

HA17903FPK

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

200 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

5 V

Small Outline

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.08 in (2.03 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

No

0.191 in (4.85 mm)

HA17393B

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

250 nA

No

1

1.7 mA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP8,.3

Comparators

36 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

250 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

0.199 in (5.06 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e0

0.378 in (9.6 mm)

5962F9861301V9A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

No Lead

14

DIE

Rectangular

300k Rad(Si)

2 mV

100 nA

Yes

4

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

5 V

Uncased Chip

Comparators

36 V

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Upper

R-XUUC-N14

Yes

e0

ISL7119EHVF

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

300k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

8 mV

1 uA

Yes

2

5 V

Flatpack

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Dual

R-GDFP-F10

0.115 in (2.92 mm)

0.25 in (6.35 mm)

e4

0.29 in (7.37 mm)

ISL55142IRZ

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

No Lead

20

HVQCCN

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

50 mV

25 nA

Yes

1

CMOS

12.5 mA

12 V

10/18 V

Chip Carrier, Heat Sink/Slug, Very Thin Profile

LCC20,.20SQ,25

Comparators

19 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

25 nA

9.5 ns

3-State

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

Quad

S-PQCC-N20

2

0.039 in (1 mm)

0.197 in (5 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.197 in (5 mm)

UPC277GR(20)-9LG-E2-A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Gull Wing

8

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP8,.25

Comparators

36 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Bismuth

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

e6

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

5962-01-142-1743

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

4 mV

No

BIPOLAR

38535Q/M;38534H;883B

20 mA

5,±15 V

In-Line

DIP16,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

75 nA

180 ns

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T16

No

HA1631S02CMEL-E

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

5

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

Yes

1

CMOS

100 μA

3 V

3 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP5/6,.08

Comparators

0.025 in (0.635 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

100 pA

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G5

1

No

20 s

260 °C (500 °F)

UPC277G2-A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

250 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

36 V

125 °C (257 °F)

1.8 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Bismuth

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

e6

10 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.205 in (5.2 mm)

HA17903PSJ-E

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

250 nA

No

1

BIPOLAR

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

36 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Nickel Palladium Gold

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

1

0.199 in (5.06 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e4

0.378 in (9.6 mm)

ISL55143IRZ-T

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

No Lead

36

HVQCCN

Square

Plastic/Epoxy

50 mV

25 nA

Yes

1

CMOS

Tape And Reel

12 V

Chip Carrier, Heat Sink/Slug, Very Thin Profile

Comparators

19 V

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

9.5 ns

3-State

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

Quad

S-PQCC-N36

2

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

0.236 in (6 mm)

No

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.236 in (6 mm)

HS9-139RH-Q

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Flat

14

DFP

Rectangular

300k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

2 mV

Yes

4

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

Flatpack

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Dual

R-CDFP-F14

0.115 in (2.92 mm)

0.247 in (6.285 mm)

No

e4

ISL7119RHQF

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Flat

10

DFP

Rectangular

300k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Glass-Sealed

8 mV

1 uA

Yes

2

5 V

Flatpack

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Dual

R-GDFP-F10

0.115 in (2.92 mm)

0.25 in (6.35 mm)

No

e4

0.29 in (7.37 mm)

UPC393G2(5)-T1

Renesas Electronics

UPC339GR-9LG-E2-A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

14

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

2 mA

Tape And Reel, Embosed

5 V

5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP14,.25

Comparators

0.025 in (0.635 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

250 nA

1.6 µs

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Bismuth

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

No

e6

UPC311G2-E1

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Commercial Extended

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

10 mV

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

7.5 mA

-15 V

15 V

±15 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

80 °C (176 °F)

250 nA

200 ns

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

No

HA1631D03T

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

8

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

100 pA

Yes

1

CMOS

20 μA

3 V

3 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP8,.25

Comparators

5.5 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

550 ns

Open-Drain

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.043 in (1.1 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

UPC393G2-A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Commercial Extended

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

250 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

80 °C (176 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin Bismuth

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.071 in (1.8 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

No

e6

10 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.205 in (5.2 mm)

UPC379A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Commercial Extended

Wire

10

Round

Metal

2

BIPOLAR

Cylindrical

CAN10,.23

Comparators

80 °C (176 °F)

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin/Lead

Bottom

O-MBCY-W10

No

e0

IS9-139ASRH-8

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Flat

20

DFP

Rectangular

300k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

5 mV

1 uA

Yes

4

MIL-PRF-38535 Class Q

9 V

Flatpack

Comparators

33 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

7 µs

Open-Collector

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Dual

R-CDFP-F20

0.115 in (2.92 mm)

0.272 in (6.92 mm)

No

e4

ISL55142IVZ-T13

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

20

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-0.5 V

50 mV

Yes

1

CMOS

12.5 mA

Tape And Reel

15 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSOP20,.25,25

Comparators

18 V

0.02 in (0.5 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

25 nA

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G20

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

0.256 in (6.5 mm)

CA339EX

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

9 mV

No

4

BIPOLAR

2 mA

5 V

5 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

1.3 µs

0 °C (32 °F)

Tin/Lead

Dual

R-PDIP-T14

e0

M51924P

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Commercial Extended

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

150 nA

No

4

BIPOLAR

5 mA

12 V

2.5/28 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

28 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

75 °C (167 °F)

Open-Collector

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T14

0.177 in (4.5 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

0.748 in (19 mm)

HA17393APS

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

Through-Hole

8

DIP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

250 nA

No

2

BIPOLAR

5 V

In-Line

Comparators

36 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDIP-T8

0.199 in (5.06 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

0.378 in (9.6 mm)

HA17339ARP-E

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

14

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

7 mV

250 nA

Yes

4

BIPOLAR

5 V

Small Outline

Comparators

36 V

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G14

1

0.069 in (1.75 mm)

0.156 in (3.95 mm)

No

0.341 in (8.65 mm)

5962F0151001V9A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

No Lead

20

DIE

Rectangular

300k Rad(Si)

5 mV

1 uA

Yes

4

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

9 V

Uncased Chip

Comparators

33 V

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Tin Lead

Upper

R-XUUC-N20

Yes

e0

UPC311G

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Commercial

Gull Wing

8

LSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

-18 V

7.5 mV

250 nA

Yes

1

BIPOLAR

-15 V

15 V

Small Outline, Low Profile

18 V

0.049 in (1.25 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

200 ns

Totem Pole

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Tin Lead

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.059 in (1.5 mm)

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

No

e0

0.197 in (5 mm)

HA1631S03CMEL-E#H6

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Industrial

Gull Wing

5

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

Yes

1

CMOS

10 μA

3 V

3 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP5/6,.08

Comparators

0.025 in (0.635 mm)

85 °C (185 °F)

100 pA

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G5

No

UPC339G2-T1

Renesas Electronics

5962-01-130-4015

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Commercial

Through-Hole

16

DIP

Rectangular

Ceramic

10 mV

No

BIPOLAR

20 mA

5,±15 V

In-Line

DIP16,.3

Comparators

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

70 °C (158 °F)

150 nA

180 ns

0 °C (32 °F)

Dual

R-XDIP-T16

1

No

HS0-139RH-Q

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

No Lead

14

DIE

Rectangular

300k Rad(Si)

2 mV

Yes

4

Uncased Chip

Comparators

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Upper

R-XUUC-N14

e4

UPC277GR-9LG-A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

8

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

250 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

1 mA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP8,.25

Comparators

36 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

250 nA

1.3 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

5962R9861301TCC

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Through-Hole

14

DIP

Rectangular

100k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

2 mV

1 uA

No

4

BIPOLAR

MIL-PRF-38535 Class T

3 mA

5 V

5/30 V

In-Line

DIP14,.3

Comparators

36 V

0.1 in (2.54 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

1 uA

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Gold

Dual

R-CDIP-T14

0.2 in (5.08 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

No

e4

UPC393G2-E2

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Commercial Extended

Gull Wing

8

SOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

Yes

2

1 mA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline

SOP8,.25

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

80 °C (176 °F)

1.3 µs

-20 °C (-4 °F)

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

No

ISL28915FH6Z-T7

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

6

LSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

2.5 mV

1 pA

Yes

1

CMOS

9 μA

Tape And Reel

5 V

Small Outline, Low Profile, Shrink Pitch

SOP6,.11,38

Comparators

5.75 V

0.037 in (0.95 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

0.031 pA

150 µs

Push-Pull

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Matte Tin

Dual

R-PDSO-G6

1

0.057 in (1.45 mm)

0.063 in (1.6 mm)

e3

30 s

260 °C (500 °F)

0.114 in (2.9 mm)

UPC277GR-9LG-E2-A

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Automotive

Gull Wing

8

TSSOP

Rectangular

Plastic/Epoxy

5 mV

250 nA

Yes

2

BIPOLAR

1 mA

5 V

5 V

Small Outline, Thin Profile, Shrink Pitch

TSSOP8,.25

Comparators

32 V

0.026 in (0.65 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

250 nA

1.8 µs

Open-Collector

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Tin Bismuth

Dual

R-PDSO-G8

0.047 in (1.2 mm)

0.118 in (3 mm)

No

e6

0.173 in (4.4 mm)

5962F0151002VXC

Renesas Electronics

Comparator

Military

Flat

20

DFP

Rectangular

300k Rad(Si)

Ceramic, Metal-Sealed Cofired

5 mV

Yes

4

MIL-PRF-38535 Class V

Flatpack

FL20,.3

Comparators

0.05 in (1.27 mm)

125 °C (257 °F)

-55 °C (-67 °F)

Dual

R-CDFP-F20

0.115 in (2.92 mm)

0.3 in (7.62 mm)

Yes

0.54 in (13.72 mm)

UPC393G2(5)-T2

Renesas Electronics

Comparators

Comparators are electronic circuits that compare two input voltages and output a voltage signal that indicates which of the inputs is larger. A comparator is similar to an operational amplifier (op-amp), but it is designed to operate with a limited range of voltage outputs (typically near the power supply rails) and with very high gain.

A comparator typically has two input terminals, a non-inverting (+) input and an inverting (-) input, and one output. When the voltage at the non-inverting input is greater than the voltage at the inverting input, the output of the comparator switches to its maximum positive voltage. Conversely, when the voltage at the inverting input is greater than the voltage at the non-inverting input, the output of the comparator switches to its maximum negative voltage.

Comparators are often used in applications where a precise measurement or detection of voltage level is required, such as in voltage reference circuits, level detectors, and waveform generators. They can also be used to implement digital logic circuits and are frequently used in A/D converters and motor control circuits.

It is worth noting that a comparator output can switch quickly between its high and low states, so they can be sensitive to noise and require careful circuit design to ensure proper operation. In addition, some comparators may include features such as hysteresis, which can help to reduce noise and ensure stable operation in the presence of small fluctuations in the input signals.